I am just now getting to the point where I can think about moving forward with remembering Alfie. So far, nothing has been done - no grave marker, no horse hair bracelet, and no shadow box. I definitely want to have a shadow box made for him. I have his shoes, one of the halters he won with his name on it, hair from his tail, his wooden name plate from his stall and photos. I want to pull some of his ribbons too. He won a lot of tricolors so I have to decide which ones to include and which photos.
Here are some photos of shadow boxes that I have seen online...I think the first one is my favorite as it includes much of which I want to include - photo, ribbons, halter, tail.
I know this hurt will be raw for a while. I can't think of my champion driving pony I lost 20 years ago without bursting in to tears. Have you ever thought about making a photo book (Shutterfly, etc.)? I find them so comforting because you can include the fun everyday photos that showcase their personality, but that you wouldn't be blowing up and hanging on the wall.
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